Passing Time

Grace has discovered pedicures and quality time with mom. Thanks Aunt Karen for the foot spa (it was a Christmas gift 2 years ago and I am finally using it!). We enjoy soaking our feet with the fizzy ball, using the scrubbing soap (thanks Aunt Rachel for more spa specialties!), lathering the minty, "tingly" lotion, and of course pink "poll nailish" (that's nail polish in Grace language). Thanks Grace for some quality girl bonding time!

It's our weekly date! Edwin is trying to decide how to best hand quilt the quilt he pieced together for our bed. I think he's going to opt for the comfy sofa seat and a giant hoop! It's better for his oh, so sensitive bum! When daddy is working all night long we try to stop by and see him for a minute or two (or thirty....he is the doctor and can do that occasionally). We enjoyed eating cookie on the bench then walking around the flowers. We love you Edwin!

FHE 08/11/08

Establishing a House of God

Doctrine and Covenants 88:119 Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God;

Opening Song: Hymn #30 Come, Come Ye Saints

Opening Prayer: Dad

Lesson: Establishing a House of God

We read and discussed Doctrine and Covenants 88:119

Closing Song: Hymn# 301 I am a Child of God

Closing Prayer: Mom

FHE 8/04/08

Family

Edwin was working late this week and I had an entire lesson prepared with visuals and things for the girls to do. However, things changed when I opened the door!!!

At 6pm there was a knock at the door and I saw my neighbor Jack standing outside. I immediately invited him inside when he said he couldn't stay long. He apologized for such a short notice, but felt impressed to invite me and the family to his wedding at 6:45. I of course agreed and told him we would be dressed and on time. He left and I panicked when I realized that I had 45 minutes to dress myself and both girls. We had hair that needed to be combed and dinner to eat.

I quickly dressed while dinner finished baking in the oven. Grace refused to eat until she was in her wedding dress with her wedding shoes! Once dressed Grace danced around the house telling me she was beautiful and she was excited to go to Jack's wedding to see Pam in a beautiful white dress. Anne was pretty content with whatever happened, but she made sure that she had a bow in her hair too.

So there we were at the church for a wedding for family home evening. Edwin was working and unable to attend, but we had a great time any way. Grace sat through the ceremony with her arms folded the entire time and Anne walked around smiling at the bride and groom.

It was a wonderful way to spend family home evening!!! On the car ride home we discussed marriage as a fundamental part of families and that one day Grace and Anne can be married in the temple like mom and dad.

There were only a few people there (most every

"Mommy Has A Big...."

Grace has a new car seat so that Anne can face forward too. This week we were on our way out the door to a ward party. This is the conversation we had

Grace: Mom, I will drive Millie Van (our minivan) with my keys okay. (As she shows me her plastic pink and purple keys).
Mom: No, Grace you need to ride in your seat to be safe.
Grace: You can ride in my seat and be safe and I will be safe and drive Millie Van.
Mom: My bottom is too big for your special seat. You need to ride in your seat to be safe. Thanks though.

Grace then walks away and I think that the conversation is over. But then....

Grace is now in the kitchen with dad.

I hear this....

Grace: Dad. Mom has a big bottom. (Long pause while dad laughs out loud for an extended period of time).
Grace: Dad, you have a small bottom. You can ride in my car seat while I drive Millie Van. Okay? I think that's a good idea.

Dad still laughing!!!

Dad: Did you get that mom?!

FHE 7/21/2008

Last week's lesson was a bit unusual for us, but none the less it is was it is.

We grabbed Bee Movie at the grocery store while we were there and came home. We had dinner, watched a movie and then we had an open discussion. This month's theme has been about how Jesus made the earth and we can use these creations for our benefit. So....well, bees are insects and they teach us that we must work hard and share our skills and blessings with others. Happy FHE this week!